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First build. Issues with finishing guides.
Posted by:
Andrew Clark
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Date: March 31, 2015 11:15PM
Just epoxied my guides. On a couple guides, the little fuzzy where I cut the thread after wrapping is sticking up. Dumb move. I know. Can I file it or sand it down and apply another coat when it dries? Re: First build. Issues with finishing guides.
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: March 31, 2015 11:29PM
Yes
let it dry at least overnight Hit the spots with 320 - 400 dry Then just another coat of finish if you are using High Build I would suggest either thinn it or use a light Two coats Bill - willierods.com Re: First build. Issues with finishing guides.
Posted by:
Andrew Clark
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Date: March 31, 2015 11:30PM
I used threadmaster light build. Glad I did lol. Re: First build. Issues with finishing guides.
Posted by:
Steve Gardner
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Date: March 31, 2015 11:49PM
Andrew Allow to cure over night. Then just take razor blade n re-cut the little tit that will be sticking up after it has cured. cut flush with rest of epoxy then re-coat. No need to sand anything Re: First build. Issues with finishing guides.
Posted by:
Lance Dupre
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Date: March 31, 2015 11:53PM
Do what Steve said. No need to sand. Just make sure your blade is new. Best blades I've ever used are the Persona brand that can be purchased at beauty supply stores. They're the sharpest I've ever run across. Lance Re: First build. Issues with finishing guides.
Posted by:
Andrew Clark
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Date: April 01, 2015 12:08AM
Sounds good. Thanks for the help everyone. Will the second coat make the guides stick out a whole lot compared to the others? I guess I don't have much of a choice though. Re: First build. Issues with finishing guides.
Posted by:
Michael Danek
(---.adr02.mskg.mi.frontiernet.net)
Date: April 01, 2015 07:37AM
If the fuzzy is really fuzzy, and has no finish on it, you may not be able to cut it until it has finish on it. If it is really fuzzy and has no structure, put a drop of finish on it to make it rigid. I cut rough spots, usually caused by a thread nib, or a piece of dust, all the time. Then refinish with a light coat and I don't think you will be able to see the problem any more. Re: First build. Issues with finishing guides.
Posted by:
Randolph Ruwe
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Date: April 01, 2015 06:15PM
The next time you wrap (I know it is a little late for this build) instead of pulling the tag end of the thread through, pull it up snug to the wrap, cut off the excess with a sharp pair of scissors, anchor it with your finger or thumb, then pull your loop at about a 30 degree angle. If you allowed at least 10 wraps of thread after placing your tie off loop, you will never again have nubs to worry about. Re: First build. Issues with finishing guides.
Posted by:
Steve Gardner
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Date: April 01, 2015 06:54PM
Randolph;
good tip I will give it a try THANK YOU! Re: First build. Issues with finishing guides.
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: April 01, 2015 07:55PM
The replaced guides with the new finish will probably look better Why not just clear all of them The rod will look a l;ot better Bill - willierods.com Re: First build. Issues with finishing guides.
Posted by:
Andrew Clark
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Date: April 05, 2015 10:46PM
bill boettcher Wrote:
------------------------------------------------------- > The replaced guides with the new finish will > probably look better Why not just clear all of > them The rod will look a l;ot better I'm afraid to go that route. I feel I could do more damage than good. How would you go about it though? Take a razor blade to the guide foot then use a heat gun to melt the epoxy off? Re: First build. Issues with finishing guides.
Posted by:
Robert A. Guist
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Date: April 06, 2015 03:21AM
Hello Andrew.
I would heat them first then cut at the foot, they should peel off pretty easily. Tight Wraps. Bob, New Bern, NC. Re: First build. Issues with finishing guides.
Posted by:
bill boettcher
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Date: April 07, 2015 03:36PM
Wait
If you are not replacing ALL the guides do not cut the rest off Just hit them with a scoth pad gray and finish with a thin coat It will give them a new looking shine Bill - willierods.com Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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